Top 10 Companies To Work For, According To Jobstreet:

1. San Miguel Corporation

According to Jobstreet.com’s study, the Filipino-owned business San Miguel

Corporation (SMC), topped the list of the most desired companies by Filipino workers
for the third straight year. SMC is the Philippines’ largest food, beverage, and packaging
company that employs over 15,000 people in Southeast Asia. SMC boasts being one of
the most diversified conglomerates in the region, with a huge portfolio of high
performing businesses, brands, and products. The company is guided by its core values
of integrity, passion for success, teamwork, innovation, respect, and social
responsibility. SMC’s core values, along with great pay and benefits, make it one of the
most sought after places of employment for Filipinos.

2. Nestle Philippines

Nestle Philippines was able to remain in the number two spot in 2016. The company
offers exceptional health benefits that extend to employees’ family members, along with
competitive pay and a desirable work environment. The study also revealed that Nestle
provides employees with opportunities for career advancement, which is another huge
motivational factor for many Filipino workers.

3. Accenture Philippines

Accenture Philippines was able to hold onto the number three spot again in 2016.
According to the company website, Accenture offers employees what it referred to as a
“Total Rewards” package. This package includes competitive compensation, a
comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and programs to
help employees balance work with a healthy family-oriented lifestyle. Accenture also
places a huge emphasis on recognizing individual contributions and performance. It’s
easy to see why Accenture is in the top three of the most sought after companies in the
Philippines.

4. BDO Unibank

BDO Unibank jumped up four spots in 2016, knocking Shell Philippines off the list
completely. BDO believes that its people are the company’s most important assets, and
the company recognizes that the strength of their business relies on healthy and happy
employees. BDO provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits plan including
group life insurance, medical insurance, as well as accident insurance. Given BDO’s
dedication to its employees, it’s not hard to see why many Filipinos from all career
levels aspire to work there.

5. Ayala Corporation

Ayala Corporation moved up four spots in 2016, taking over the number five position
from Procter & Gamble. Ayala Corporation is one of the largest holding companies in
the Philippines, and has been in existence for over 180 years. Ayala corporation has a
large portfolio that includes leadership in real estate, telecommunications, water
infrastructure, financial services, electronics, automotive, business process outsourcing,
power generation, transport infrastructure, and education. At the center of Ayala’s
business model are four corporate values: integrity, long-term vision, empowering
leadership, and commitment to national development. Many Filipinos desire to work at
Ayala is due to the company’s emphasis on innovation, encouragement of continued
education, and opportunities for career advancement.

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Here are other companies that made the top 10 with their previous rankings:

6. Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines (Up from number nine in 2015)

Coca-Cola Philippines is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world, and is
proud to employ over 8,000 Filipinos. Per the company website, Coca-Cola FEMSA
aspires to be the best employer in the Philippines, and has made significant
investments to its product portfolio as well as its commitment to employees. Those who
work here are granted with a comprehensive benefits package as well as very
competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

7. SM Investments (Down from number six in 2015)

SM Investments Corporation (SM), is a top Philippine conglomerate with interests in
property development and banking. SM is well-known for its operation in retail through
malls all over the country, which includes The SM Store, and various food retail stores.
SM prides itself on promoting innovation, and provides employees with many
opportunities for career advancement.

8. Google Philippines (Not in the top 10 in 2015)

It’s hard to imagine a world without Google, so it’s not surprising that many Filipinos
aspire to be employed by the tech giant. There are many benefits of working at Google
including opportunities for career advancement, an extremely generous benefits plan,
some of the best maternity and paternity leave in the world, global tuition
reimbursement, and some of the most innovative work environments known to man.

9. Procter & Gamble Philippines (Down from number five in 2015)

Procter & Gamble (P&G), employs over 1,300 Filipinos across three work sites: the
Philippines Selling and Marketing Organization, the Manila Service Center, and the
Cabuyao Plant. P&G boasts providing employees with high compensation, along with
medical insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, a great life/work balance, and much
more.

10. ABS-CBN Corporation (Down from number seven in 2015)

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company, and one of the top radio
broadcasters in the Philippines. The company dedicates itself to serving a greater
purpose in society by providing exceptional service to Filipinos worldwide. A dedication
to the greater good, along with competitive pay and exceptional benefits is what attracts
many Filipino workers to ABS-CBN.

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Top 5 Influencing Factors On Deciding Which Company To Work For

1. Salary
According to Jobstreet.com’s 2016 report, the top reason respondents cited for wanting
to work at the above-mentioned companies was salary. The 2016 study revealed that
benefit and incentives such as health insurance, retirement pay, and employee bonuses
were the top motivating factors. Wondering which industry pays the highest? Take a
look at the top 10 highest paying jobs in the Philippines in 2017.

2. Superior Perks and Benefits

Coming in at number two is superior perks and benefits. Recent graduates and those
who have been in the workforce for less than a year, list superior perks and benefits as
the most important aspect of employment.

3. Career-Enhancing Training and Development Opportunities

Career-enhancing training and development opportunities was the third leading factor
that influenced employment decisions among those surveyed. Developing skills to
enhance your performance at work should be a top priority, but most training and
advanced degrees cost a significant amount of money. If you can find a company that is
willing to provide you with additional training, or pay for you to go back to school, do not
pass up this opportunity.

4. Opportunities for Career Growth

The fourth most crucial factor among those surveyed was the opportunity for career
advancement. Nobody wants to get stuck in a dead-end job. Finding an employer who
is willing to help you develop your leadership skills is invaluable.

5. Company Reputation

Rounding out the top five is company reputation. Among those surveyed, many
indicated that a company’s overall reputation was a major deciding factor. Since your
resume will be updated with your employment background, it’s important to choose an
employer with a good reputation in the Philippines. Working for a company with a poor
reputation could affect your chances of being hired by other companies in the future.